World of Warcraft®

Alright, title says it all folks. Lately there have been more and more people, either coming back, or deciding to, enter a building, or a place, in a city or town. That is void of NPC's and claim it as their own. Where as on a mostly deserted server, this would not be a bad Idea, yet, time and time again. More and more people are argueing and then proceed to either harassing, or in general trolling one another's rp just for that sake.

As much as we'd all love to. We cannot truely claim a home within a city or town, due to the fact that most likely, its got its own use already. The empty room in Silvermoon turned into the Reliquary, the Empty house in Hearthglen, is used by the crusade most likely to shelter troops that are clothies. (Priests, mages) and the barracks, are for the Paladins and warriors.

If its a troll hut, most likely trolls live there, if its a tauren tent, tauren live there. Etc, etc etc. If you find some place, waaaaaaaaaay out in the middle of no where, where someone either has to be lucky to find it, or be summoned by you there. GO ahead and claim that, and those who come across it after you, should respect that you are using it at that moment, they have a whole world around them to RP in, they can go elsewhere.

What is also becoming rather annoying as far as RP goes, is OOCly, people judging one another because of what guild they are in. Saying things such as. "Oh they are from [enter guild name here] your better off speaking to a rock." RP on this server is rare as it is. A little general respect between players goes a long way. And on a server who's RP is dying, perhaps a little more respect would open up more opportunities for RP. Instead of driving more and more people to seek out a rather secluded RP, with themselves and just their friends.

I do understand however, some people lay claim to many homes in the area. But do remember, if you lay claim to something. Use it nearly every day, make yourself a constant presence. Otherwise... your words will carry little weight to those who do use it as such.

For example, upon horde Side, we all know who, and Where "Zulja's hut" is, it has been the location of many rp events. Many of the horde's RPs have visited there. ((Many, not all.))

Another example, is Froja's Estate. Which has the same history as Zulja's hut. Many RP events with several, to multiple characters and players involved.

Those are just examples of what im speaking about. Naturally there are going to be those who see this thread who disagree, there are going to be those who agree, and there are those who are going to reply simply for the joy of complaining, trolling, or posting something that is not germane.

Comments, questions that are relevant to the topic, feel free to reply.

How do instances play into this?

Ah, good question! and i do have an answer. Instances, are private to the groups that are currently within them. Therefore, there cannot be any true conflict between different parties.

However to say that you own an instance, for example, if you were to be told by someone that they are the Owner of Icecrown Citadel. Your reaction would be most likely to tell them to drop off a cliff and learn to RP. But! Say they own a location, with perhaps their own name and flair to it, that meerly uses the instance as such a place. I personally, would find that enjoyable.

I have been to Karazhan many times, where as it has been renamed to something more fitting. Attended Balls, Baby showers, and even visited Allied Parties in their own version of the location.

It all comes down to respect, not only for others, but for the game itself. You all may of course, agree, or disagree with me completely, that is your right. Though i do ask, if you reply, to keep it germane, mature, and appropriate.

Personally, I think it's fine to "claim" a spot, BUT to understand that our claim, no matter how many events we've held, how many RP situations we've engaged in there, is not enforced by anything but respect. In fact, it's not even enforced by that. If someone else is there before us someday, respect works both ways. Demanding they leave because it is "our" place is actually quite rude. Insisting that "everyone knows" it is our spot makes no sense, in fact, and highlights just how narrow our vision can get to who RPs.

Personally, i vote for more real estate options in the game. yet, i doubt that will occur. Btw, i appreciate your replys to my posts Eilethalua. Perhaps ill hop ally side and see if your around sometime.

12/22/2011 06:00 PMPosted by Raptoric

However to say that you own an instance, for example, if you were to be told by someone that they are the Owner of Icecrown Citadel. Your reaction would be most likely to tell them to drop off a cliff and learn to RP.

I said something similar on the other recent thread about making a believable character, but I would like to restate it. This is directed mostly towards the last sentence in the quote. RP is a community act, and being respectful to those in that community is key to keeping it healthy. Even if you don't want to acknowledge that they are not the owner, telling them to conform to how YOU think they should RP is rude. Instead your character could think that they are just crazy and continue on with their day, or however they would best react. At the same time, they should equally be respectful to you in understanding that you shouldn't be expected to acknowledge their claims as truth.

Depending on how it is played out or handled such an RP could be both fun and interesting.